Photo Gallery: In a match-up of state champions, Loudoun County defeats Briar Woods

Taylor Borup of Loudoun County with the triumphant fist pump after a kill shot sealed the match against Briar Woods / photo by Aaron Wyche

Leesburg, VA (September 10, 2015) – In a match-up that both volleyball enthusiasts and casual fans circled on their calendar, the Falcons of Briar Woods and Raiders of Loudoun County took to the court for early season bragging rights.

Featuring the reigning VHSL 2014 Group 5A State Champion Falcons against the Group 4a State Champion Raiders, the contest had all the sights and sounds reminiscent of a championship match. Each spike, dig, block and point scored was met with triumphant roars from the combatants and ovations from the crowd.

In the end, it was the 7-time state champion Raiders that prevailed by the score 15-25; 25-18; 22-25; 24-25.